MTH RK Triplex weird noise (video attached)

It sounds to me (pun intended) like it's part of the sound file.

You could try loading the sound file from the original RK Imperial Triplex (it's a 3 volt file) and see if the odd sound goes away.

That is no sound file issue. My Imperial 0-6-0 has the same problem and has been impossible to solve. 3 different techs have tried to figure it out. The engine will not run properly and that static "skipping" sound is deafening. Replacing the boiler board and tether fixed it for a while - but not permanently. I rarely run it. Next time it does it, the engine will be gutted and tuned into a conventional engine. 

SJC posted:

That is no sound file issue. My Imperial 0-6-0 has the same problem and has been impossible to solve. 3 different techs have tried to figure it out. The engine will not run properly and that static "skipping" sound is deafening. Replacing the boiler board and tether fixed it for a while - but not permanently. I rarely run it. Next time it does it, the engine will be gutted and tuned into a conventional engine. 

It runs flawlessly except for that static skipping sound which IS deafening. It startled me when it happened. 

Sparky,

Have you determined if the sound is coming from the speaker in the tenders or from the engine?

You state it only occurs when the engine transitions out of Clickity-Clack mode:

"when you slow back down to where the chuff starts again it makes a weird skipping noise. Does this consistently but only when recreating this particular instance."

In this case, it seems to me that it's a software issue in the sound file or chain file rather than a mechanical issue. That's why I suggested the sound file could well be the culprit.

Turn off the clickety-clack .??   Fixed sort of.

the 30-1645-1 does not have the clickety-clack feature in the sound set. Unless the marketing info is wrong. The engines that do have it, clearly show it in the features - for example 30-1615-1 last item on the list

Like Gregg said - turn it off.

Why do you use the Clickety-Clack sound? Some people never use it...

Carl,

the 30-1645-1 does not have the clickety-clack feature in the sound set.

On the contrary, every PS2 and PS3 engine that MTH has ever manufactured has Clickety-Clack. It is and always has been a standard DCS feature.

Barry Broskowitz posted:

Carl,

the 30-1645-1 does not have the clickety-clack feature in the sound set.

On the contrary, every PS2 and PS3 engine that MTH has ever manufactured has Clickety-Clack. It is and always has been a standard DCS feature.

So, just a marketing error, not listing the features. I suppose one needs a third party book to know that. or does one need the special coding keys to prevent random noises.

Carl,

So, just a marketing error, not listing the features. 

I don't know what constitutes a "marketing error". You'd have to ask MTH.

However, I expect that the norm for MTH is to typically list features that are available when operating a PS2 or PS3 engine both conventionally and using DCS. Clickity-clack is, I believe, only available under DCS.

If you read the list of features that you posted for the RK Imperial Triplex, you might notice that there aren't any DCS-only features listed.

I suppose one needs a third party book to know that.

No, however, having a complete source of DCS information that presents DCS from the point of view of both a tutorial and also as a reference guide would tend to provide a wealth of information and understanding that'snot available anywhere else. This would tend to maximize the enjoyment of the DCS experience.

or does one need the special coding keys to prevent random noises.

What are the "special coding keys" to which you refer?

I don't really care whether or not you purchase my book. However, don't be so quick to denigrate it if you haven't read it, OK?

Barry

You never need to defend your book(s), here. Everyone who owns one and has used them knows their immense value to the hobby in the understanding MTH DCS.

Alan,

Thanks!

Barry Broskowitz posted:

Sparky,

Have you determined if the sound is coming from the speaker in the tenders or from the engine?

You state it only occurs when the engine transitions out of Clickity-Clack mode:

"when you slow back down to where the chuff starts again it makes a weird skipping noise. Does this consistently but only when recreating this particular instance."

In this case, it seems to me that it's a software issue in the sound file or chain file rather than a mechanical issue. That's why I suggested the sound file could well be the culprit.

Had a busy work day Barry so going to verify this tomorrow.  Are you saying I should try to reload the sound files into this locomotive?

For those that said turn it off, yes I can do that but if you bought a new car with an alarm that constantly went off would you have the dealer disable it?  If it was a house with leaky plumbing would you just have the water turned off to fix the issue?  With that mentality we could be happy with almost any feature not working, smoke, chuff sounds, etc. LMAO.   Hey lets go back to conventional!  Not a rant but I am getting a kick out of this train of thought. (no pun intended)

Sorry but for the money we pay in this hobby for a brand new piece of equipment still under warranty I expect it to work properly. 

Sorry but for the money we pay in this hobby for a brand new piece of equipment still under warranty I expect it to work properly. 

Absolutely... Seems to me  A sound  file reload might be an option or ship it back. A   pea - off for sure.

If the sound is coming from the tender rather than from the engine, it's almost certainly a sound file or chain file problem.

Sparky74 posted:

Barry Broskowitz posted:

Sparky,

Have you determined if the sound is coming from the speaker in the tenders or from the engine?

You state it only occurs when the engine transitions out of Clickity-Clack mode:

"when you slow back down to where the chuff starts again it makes a weird skipping noise. Does this consistently but only when recreating this particular instance."

In this case, it seems to me that it's a software issue in the sound file or chain file rather than a mechanical issue. That's why I suggested the sound file could well be the culprit.

Had a busy work day Barry so going to verify this tomorrow.  Are you saying I should try to reload the sound files into this locomotive?

For those that said turn it off, yes I can do that but if you bought a new car with an alarm that constantly went off would you have the dealer disable it?  If it was a house with leaky plumbing would you just have the water turned off to fix the issue?  With that mentality we could be happy with almost any feature not working, smoke, chuff sounds, etc. LMAO.   Hey lets go back to conventional!  Not a rant but I am getting a kick out of this train of thought. (no pun intended)

Sorry but for the money we pay in this hobby for a brand new piece of equipment still under warranty I expect it to work properly. 

The analogy doesn't fit, but in either case, one would contact the dealer or the home seller. Have you called or emailed MTH or will you wait until the warranty expires? It helps to develop the knowledge base of product issues, just like it does here. That will also protect your warranty by having a problem reported and on record.

The reason to turn off the effect is to determine if the noise occurs when it is off and the engine is operated.

I noticed in the video that it happened when the engine passed over the switch. Is it always in that location or does it happen on any part of the track when you slow the engine?